‘Computerese’may soon be BY GINGER BECRIST MYERS Staff Correspondent BIGLERVILLE - They are the latest innovator! in the agricultural revolution. Some theories say we can’t farm without them while others caution not to be lolled into purchasing one. A major company in the field estimates that it will do |6OO million dollars worth of business this year with half of that ★ OPEN HOUSE DISCOUNTS ON CASH SALES ★ WALK BEHIND MOWERS ♦lO to *25 OFF OUR EVERY DAY DISCOUNT PRICES Small Engine SPARK PLUGS 99* Reg. $1.25 LAWN BOY TWO CYCLE OIL 6Pack /IO Reg. $4.39 W# 1 !# volume dealing with fanners. What are they? Mirco computers. * A variey of interested persons ranging from farmers to teachers to agribusiness persons gathered at the BiglervUle High School Cafeteria Monday evening, March 15, for a hands on meeting to discuss the application of com puters to farmers.' The workshop, sponsored by the Adams County .... ..... ..ui, r m-'inan, jusi Apple il. Doyle Waybright, Get* tysburg, tries his hand at talking with the-micro computer. The computers provided by the Bigierville High School, Radio Shack, and the Extension Service were part of a hands on workshop discussing the application of computers to farmers. * SEE ONE OF THE LARGEST DISPLAYS IN LANCASTER COUNTY • Mowers • Tractors • Riders • Tillers • Shredders • Chain Saws • Generators • Carts • Trimmers • Sprayers • Engines' m RIDING MOWERS & LAWN TRACTORS *3O to *95 OFF OUR EVERY DAY DISCOUNT PRICES SPECIAL TREAT: CHICKEN RONDELET SANDWICH ON OUR OWN HOMEMADE ROLL "W with COKE or SPRITE # FREE COFFEE & DONUT fanner’s s Extension Service, was directed by Don and Tom Mincemoyer, a father and son teamirom Penn State, and afforded the group the opportunity to discuss computer terminology to actually work with 2 Apple Plus H, Radio Sbak TRS 80, and the Tl 59 micro computers and programs. Extenaion Computer Specialist Tom Mincemoyer told the group since most farmers did not grow up r %.wo* 5 Jn/,-*“v X-., -I**"* ■ J 1 > tkaJ > < ' * * W ; * „ * \ 4 ,/ r w* / 1 i yyp GARDEN TRACTORS *B5 to *225 OFF OUR EVERY DAY DISCOUNT PRICES '- 1 '- v Lancaster Faming, Sitariiy, March 20,1902—A1t dl Don Mincemoyer, PSU ag education explains the calculations of a Radio Shack TRS-80. Mincemoyer told the group to avoid the sales-pitch that a computer will do anything you want. Be sure it suits your needs and your capabilities before you buy. with computers the way they grew up with tractors, they must familiarize themselves with the terminology of computers, what .Mincemoyer calls “Com puterese”. He listed several questions that potential computer owners should ask themselves before making a purchase. First, what are you going to do with your computer? He emphasized that if you can’t REGISTER FOR DOOR PRIZES: Extra Savings On TROY-BILT TILLERS During Open House Days list ten good reasons why you should have a computer in your management program, then perhaps you should not purchase one. Micro computers have almost endless capabilities and can do simple things fast. Secondly, you must define what your role is going to be. Are you a programmer or a user? Mincemoyer explained, “If you’re going to be a user, buy the (Turn to Page A 24) w* * . s <. '«>*.< v „ *, /: , * •* ■» - .-’■ > v y >V<,S 4! ★ Plus 6 Other Prizes • ■ ■ ' ■— ■" PENNZOIL #3O Reg. $1.37 *1.09 IST PRIZE: 6 H.P. TROY TILLER *BOO VALUE
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